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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,976.80, 28,409.13 and 18,164.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,976.80, 28,409.13 and 18,164.88 is: 27,193.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,976.80 : 28,409.13 = 18,164.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,976.80/28,409.13 = 18,164.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,976.80x = 28,409.13 × 18,164.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,976.80x = 516,048,437.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,048,437.35/18,976.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,193.65

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